Keith Grant (2)

Keith Grant (2)

Real Name:

Arthur Keith Evans

Profile:

Evans was originally a drummer when he responded to a music ad placed by Mick O'Donnell, who had disbanded his group the Downliners in 1963 after a disastrous French tour. But O'Donnell already had drummer Johnny Sutton, so Evans agreed to become the bass-player in the new band. Guitarist Terry Gibson was recruited from the Orpington band The Hoods, replacing an earlier guitarist.
Along with the new band name Downliners Sect, O'Donnell and Evans decided to change their performing names to Don Craine and Keith Grant respectively, although they retained their real names in writing/arranging credits.